About the Position: The incumbent will serve as a cataloger and reference librarian at the Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library (CARL), Army University (ArmyU), and Command and General Staff College (CGSC). The target (full performance) level for this position is GS-9. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates.

Duties

Duties of the GS-7 level will be the same as those performed at the full performance level, GS-9, but will be performed under more-than-normal supervision. This list is not all-inclusive: Set library holdings into online cataloging systems such as the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC). Import and export master records from OCLC. Perform original and modified cataloging of classified and unclassified library materials. Create library resource metadata in accordance with Resource Description and Access (RDA) guidelines. Apply Dewey Decimal Classification, Anglo- American Cataloging Rules (AACR) II, and Library of Congress subject headings. Provide reference and research assistance to library customers.

Requirements

• A trial or probationary period may be required in accordance with agency policy.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position may require the incumbent to work irregular hours of duty to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• This position has a lifting requirement of up to 30 pounds.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) for business for up to 5% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of recent graduate as defined below: Recent Graduate: a person who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. Exception: For a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years, the degree may be awarded by an institution of higher education not more than four years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant education and experience. For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present) and (if position is Federal) job series and grade. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Individual Occupational Requirements: The Librarian occupation has specific educational requirements which apply to all positions: Completion of one (1) full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree; -OR- A total of at least five (5) years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services. In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the specialized experience and/or education requirements listed below: Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes (1) assisting in cataloging of library materials in various formats; (2) processing digital and printed collection utilizing library's electronic resources/ and (3) providing customer support.

Education

Only degrees/education from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Post-secondary students being considered for initial appointments to positions leading to target positions with positive education requirements should be enrolled in directly-related degree programs in order to meet the OPM qualification requirements for the target position upon completion of their academic program.

Contacts

• Address EX-APF-W0VP5A COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]